This matchup features two struggling starting pitchers in Chris Paddack (5.59 ERA) and Dustin May (6.98 ERA), setting up a potentially high-scoring affair at loanDepot park. Paddock has been particularly poor this season, going 0-3 while allowing over a run per inning pitched. His recent velocity has dipped to the mid-80s, making his fastball-heavy approach less effective. May brings better velocity but has been even less effective, posting a concerning 6.98 ERA despite his reputation as a power pitcher. The Cardinals' Jordan Walker presents the biggest offensive threat, leading his team with 8 home runs and showing excellent plate discipline. Miami counters with Xavier Edwards (.337 average) and Otto Lopez (.338), both having breakout seasons. However, the Marlins are significantly hampered by injuries to their outfield depth, with Christopher Morel, Esteury Ruiz, and Griffin Conine all on the IL. This forces Miami to rely on players like Austin Slater (.182) in key spots. The Cardinals' superior overall record (13-9 vs 11-12) and better run differential suggest more consistent offensive production throughout their lineup. While Miami has won the last two games in this series and boasts a strong 9-5 home record, their pitching disadvantage and injury concerns make them vulnerable. The weather conditions are ideal with clear skies and manageable winds, favoring offensive production. Both teams' bullpens will likely be tested early given the starting pitching struggles, but St. Louis appears better positioned to weather this type of game.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R Both struggling pitchers vulnerable early

Middle (4-6) 4R Bullpens enter with moderate effectiveness

Late (7-9) 4R Cardinals offense proves clutch in final frames

Matchup Analysis

Marlins

Strong home record 9-5

Xavier Edwards hitting .337

Currently on 2-game win streak

Multiple IL outfielders

Chris Paddack's 5.59 ERA and 0-3 record

Cardinals

Jordan Walker leading with 8 HRs and 16 RBIs

Better overall record 13-9

Dustin May's higher strikeout potential

6.98 ERA from starting pitcher May

Coming off yesterday's 5-3 loss to Miami

Risk Factors

Both starters have ERAs over 5.50

Marlins missing multiple outfielders

Key Matchups

Jordan Walker vs Chris Paddack batter Walker's power vs struggling righty

Xavier Edwards vs Dustin May batter Hot hitter vs high ERA pitcher

Otto Lopez vs Dustin May batter Lopez's .338 average against hard thrower

Statistical Edges

First to Score Cardinals 58%

Strikeouts 12 10-15

Total Runs 11 9-13

Game Preview

The Cardinals strike first in the opening inning when Jordan Walker works a leadoff walk against Chris Paddack and scores on a JJ Wetherholt RBI single. Miami responds quickly in the second as Xavier Edwards doubles and Otto Lopez drives him home with a clutch two-out single, then Lopez scores on a wild pitch to give the Marlins a 2-1 lead. The fourth inning proves pivotal when Dustin May walks the leadoff hitter and allows a single before Victor Scott II clears the bases with a two-run double, putting St. Louis ahead 3-2. Miami ties it in the fourth on a solo homer from Edwards, his second of the season. The middle innings feature solid bullpen work from both sides until the seventh, when St. Louis manufactures a run through small ball - a walk, stolen base, and sacrifice fly. Miami answers in the eighth with a clutch RBI single from Lopez, knotting the game at 5-5. The ninth inning belongs to the Cardinals as they break through against Miami's closer. Walker leads off with a single, advances to third on a wild pitch and passed ball, then scores the go-ahead run on Wetherholt's sacrifice fly. An insurance run comes home when José Fermín doubles and scores on a fielder's choice, giving St. Louis a 7-5 victory and salvaging a series split.

The confidence level reflects the unpredictability of two struggling starters with ERAs over 5.50, but St. Louis' superior overall offensive depth and Miami's significant outfield injuries tip the scales toward the Cardinals despite the Marlins' strong home record.

Voraussichtliche Pitcher

St. Louis Cardinals — Kader

Spieler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
JJ Wetherholt	2B	.229	3	11	.377	.361
Iván Herrera	DH	.217	2	11	.383	.325
Alec Burleson	1B	.278	3	17	.359	.444
Jordan Walker	RF	.292	8	16	.357	.607
Nolan Gorman	3B	.203	3	15	.274	.324
Masyn Winn	SS	.257	1	9	.354	.400
Nathan Church	LF	.231	2	8	.281	.365
Pedro Pagés	C	.196	1	5	.255	.304
Victor Scott II	CF	.207	0	4	.266	.224

Miami Marlins — Kader

Spieler	Pos.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Jakob Marsee	CF	.176	1	5	.303	.264
Kyle Stowers	RF	.300	0	0	.462	.400
Otto Lopez	SS	.318	3	11	.371	.523
Xavier Edwards	2B	.348	1	7	.431	.483
Liam Hicks	C	.324	4	21	.373	.527
Agustín Ramírez	DH	.212	2	11	.284	.353
Javier Sanoja	3B	.320	0	9	.370	.380
Heriberto Hernández	LF	.154	0	9	.290	.192
Connor Norby	1B	.247	2	7	.341	.397

Punkteaktionen

▲ 1

Alec Burleson singles on a line drive to center fielder Jakob Marsee. JJ Wetherholt scores. Alec Burleson to 2nd.

1-0

▼ 1

Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Jakob Marsee homers (1) on a line drive to right field.

1-1

▲ 3

Alec Burleson reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Connor Norby. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 2nd.

2-1

▲ 4

Nathan Church homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Masyn Winn scores.

4-1

▲ 5

Nolan Gorman singles on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Stowers. Alec Burleson scores.

5-1

▼ 8

Heriberto Hernández singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Xavier Edwards scores. Liam Hicks scores. Javier Sanoja to 3rd.

5-3

St. Louis Cardinals — Schlagen

Spieler	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
JJ Wetherholt2B	4	2	1	0	1	2	0	.229	.738
Iván HerreraDH	5	0	2	0	0	2	0	.217	.708
Alec Burleson1B	4	1	2	2	0	1	0	.278	.803
Jordan WalkerRF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.292	.964
Nolan Gorman3B	4	0	1	1	0	2	0	.203	.598
Masyn WinnSS	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	.257	.754
Nathan ChurchLF	4	1	2	2	0	0	1	.231	.646
Pedro PagésC	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.196	.559
Victor Scott IICF	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.207	.490
Gesamt	36	5	10	5	2	12	1

BATTING

2B: Wetherholt (2, Paddack); Burleson (6, Paddack); Winn (5, Paddack).

HR: Church (2, 4th inning off Paddack, 1 on, 0 out).

TB: Burleson 3; Church 5; Gorman; Herrera 2; Wetherholt 2; Winn 3.

RBI: Burleson 2 (17); Church 2 (8); Gorman (15).

2-out RBI: Gorman.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Church 2; Pagés, P; Gorman 2.

Team RISP: 2-for-11.

Team LOB: 6.

BASERUNNING

SB: Church (3, 2nd base off Phillips/Hicks, L).

CS: Scott II (2, 2nd base by Phillips/Hicks, L).

FIELDING

E: Winn (1, throw).

Outfield assists: Walker, J (Marsee at 1st base).

Miami Marlins — Schlagen

Spieler	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Jakob MarseeCF	4	1	3	1	0	0	1	.176	.567
Kyle StowersRF	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	.300	.862
Otto LopezSS	5	0	0	0	0	1	0	.318	.894
Xavier Edwards2B	4	1	2	0	1	0	0	.348	.914
Liam HicksC	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	.324	.900
Agustín RamírezDH	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.212	.637
Javier Sanoja3B	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.320	.750
Heriberto HernándezLF	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	.154	.482
Connor Norby1B	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	.247	.738
Gesamt	34	3	8	3	4	9	1

BATTING

HR: Marsee (1, 1st inning off May, 0 on, 0 out).

TB: Edwards, X 2; Hernández, H; Marsee 6; Norby; Pauley.

RBI: Hernández, H 2 (9); Marsee (5).

2-out RBI: Hernández, H 2.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Stowers 2; Caissie; Lopez, O; Norby; Ramírez.

Team RISP: 1-for-10.

Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING

CS: Stowers (1, 2nd base by May/Pagés, P).

FIELDING

Outfield assists: Marsee (Herrera at 2nd base).

a-Lined out for Caissie in the 7th.

b-Hit by pitch for Pauley in the 7th.

St. Louis Cardinals — Werfen

Werfer	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Dustin May(W, 3-2)	5.1	6	1	1	1	5	1	97-59	5.84
Justin Bruihl	1.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	27-16	5.84
Ryne Stanek	0.2	1	2	2	3	2	0	32-15	9.00
George Soriano(H, 2)	0.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	6-5	4.66
Riley O'Brien(S, 7)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	17-11	0.00

Miami Marlins — Werfen

Werfer	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Chris Paddack(L, 0-4)	4.2	8	5	5	1	7	1	90-60	6.38
John King	1.1	0	0	0	0	2	0	19-14	0.90
Tyler Phillips	3.0	2	0	0	1	3	0	40-26	0.60

Spielinfo

Schiedsrichter: Home Plate: Manny Gonzalez; First Base: Jacob Metz; Second Base: Tom Hanahan; Third Base: Scott Barry

Spielort: loanDepot park, Miami

Wetter: 72°F, Roof Closed

Wind: 0 mph, None

St. Louis Cardinals — Nachrichten

Cardinals Aktivieren Nootbaar von der 60-Tage-IL

St. Louis bringt einen Schlagmann in die Aufstellungstiefe zurück nach längerer Abwesenheit, obwohl der Schritt kommt, wenn das Team 31-28 und 3-7 in ihren letzten 10 Spielen steht. Nootbaars Rückkehr behebt die Roster-Flexibilität ohne die Probleme der Rotation zu lösen—fünf Starter kombinieren für eine ERA von 4,27 mit xwOBA-Werten zwischen 0,311 und 0,383.

Lars Nootbaar

St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals Geben Rule-5-Pick Matt Pushard an Marlins Zurück

Pushard warf für St. Louis keine Inning (27,00 ERA in 0 IP) und landete fast unmittelbar nach der Rule-5-Auswahl auf der IL. Der Zug hat minimale Auswirkungen auf die Rotation für beide Teams angesichts des aktuellen 5er-Rotations-Teams von Miami unter der Leitung von Meyer (2,97 ERA, 74 SO).

Matt Pushard

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins

Rangers Setzen Chris Martin auf die Verletztenliste mit Schultereinklemmung

Texas verliert Relief-Tiefe in der Saisonmitte, während das Team mit einem Rekord von 28-31 und einer Run-Differenz von +7 dasteht. Die Rückholung von Curvelo (keine 2026-Statistiken) und das Debüt von Ahlstrom bieten Optionen, aber keiner hat eine etablierte Track Record in der MLB gegen ein Cardinals-Lineup, das heute Nacht gegen deGrom antritt.

Chris Martin

St. Louis Cardinals

Texas Rangers

Cardinals designieren Matt Pushard, reaktivieren Hunter Dobbins

Pushard absolvierte vor diesem Wechsel null Spiele für STL, was dies zu einer einfachen Entscheidung zum 40er-Kader macht. Dobbins tritt in eine Rotation ein, in der Liberatore (4,76 ERA, 1,57 WHIP) und Leahy (4,25 ERA, 1,55 WHIP) beide über 4,25 ERA liegen.

Matt Pushard

Hunter Dobbins

St. Louis Cardinals

Jimmy Crooks wird regelmäßig als Catcher eingesetzt

Crooks hat keine verfügbaren Statistiken für 2026, um die offensive Leistung zu bewerten, daher ist dies eher ein Tiefenzug für STL als eine Verbesserung—die Cardinals haben einen Lauf-Differenzial von -10, während sie mit einer Serie von 4 Niederlagen auf Platz 3 in der NLC stehen.

Jimmy Crooks

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins — Nachrichten

Cardinals Geben Rule-5-Pick Matt Pushard an Marlins Zurück

Matt Pushard

St. Louis Cardinals

Miami Marlins

Hernández: 2 HR, 3 RBI bei Marlins-Sieg gegen Nationals

Hernández' Nacht mit zwei Home Runs beendete Miamis Serie von 4 Niederlagen und bescherte den Marlins ihren ersten Heimsieg in fünf Spielen (18-15). Washingtons Pitching hat diese Saison 330 Läufe zugelassen (das schlechteste in der NL East), was ihre 31-30 Bilanz angesichts einer Quote von 0,508 überraschend widerstandsfähig macht.

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Marlins verpflichten Brzykcy und Zuber aus Triple-A

Miami fügt eine Rotation, die mit Zuverlässigkeit kämpft, tiefe Werfer hinzu (Junk 4,80 ERA, 3-5 Bilanz; Alcantara 4,66 ERA), während sie mit 26-34 stehen und in ihren letzten fünf Spielen 0-8 in Auswärtsspielen haben.

Miami Marlins

Marlins wählen Zach Brzykcy aus

Brzykcy stößt zu einem Miami-Rotationsaufgebot, das derzeit von Meyer (2.97 ERA, 5-0) angeführt wird, aber stark auf Alcantara (4.66 ERA) und Junk (4.80 ERA, 3-5) angewiesen ist. Der Schritt verbessert die Tiefe der Rotation, während Miami mit einem Rekord von 26-33 und einer Laufdifferenz von -20 dasteht.

Miami Marlins

Janson Junk: Startet nicht, könnte auf die IL gehen

Junk (ERA 4,80, 3-5) verlässt Miamis Rotation am Sonntag gegen NYM; da Eury Pérez bereits ausfällt (Gracilis-Zerrung), haben die Marlins Tiefenprobleme in einem ohnehin fragilen Kader. Miamis Rotation würde stark von den verbleibenden Startern abhängen, wenn Junk auf die IL kommt.

Janson Junk